Bowood Crescent is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS7 2PY is located in the Moortown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leeds North East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bowood Crescent, Leeds, LS7 2PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS7 2PR, LS7 2PP, LS7 2PU, LS7 2PT, LS7 2PX, LS7 2PS, LS7 2RN, LS7 2UH, LS7 2HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS7 2PY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 50.9% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 47.1% | 49.1% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around LS7 2PY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 47.6% | 50% | 2.4% | 37.9% | 12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.9% | 40% | 4.1% | 44.2% | -4.2% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 4% | -5.7% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 5.3% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.9% | 50.6% | -2.3% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 36.5% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 10.6% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 1.8% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.2% | 14.3% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.2% | 8.2% | 2.0% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 15.6% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 11.6% | -2.9% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.7% | 44.2% | 3.5% | 33.8% | 10.4% |
| Other | 6.2% | 2% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 6.3% | 9.4% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 6.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.2% | 3.5% | -1.7% | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other Black | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 4.1% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 75.9% | 71.3% | -4.6% | 81.4% | -10.1% |
In this area, 78.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 78.5% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -4.7% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 5.2% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 5.8% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4% | 5.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.2% | 78.9% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.9% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 4.1% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 4.7% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.2% | 2.3% | -10.9% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.8% | 37.2% | 6.6% |
| Christian | 36.7% | 46.2% | -9.5% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Sikh | 5.3% | 0.9% | 4.4% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bowood Crescent was 230.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 216.2% higher than the Moortown average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Bowood Crescent has the 3rd highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Moortown and the 330th highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Bowood Crescent, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2025-02-14 | £361,345 |
| 7 Bowood Crescent, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-11-05 | £335,544 |
| 14 Bowood Crescent, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £294,000 | 2024-06-07 | £322,298 |
| 36 Bowood Crescent, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £366,000 | 2023-02-17 | £401,635 |
| 20 Bowood Crescent, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £331,000 | 2022-12-16 | £350,776 |
The percentage of student residents living in LS7 2PY area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Education | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Wood Primary School Formally Carr Manor Primary School Carr Manor Road , Moortown LS17 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 664 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Urban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Tongue Lane , LS6 4QD | - not rated | 803 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meanwood Church of England Primary School Green Road , Meanwood LS6 4LD | 4out of 4 | 1,045 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alder Tree Primary Academy Potternewton Mount , LS7 2DR | - not rated | 1,120 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School Wood Lane , LS7 3QF | 3out of 4 | 1,141 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School Tongue Lane , Meanwood LS6 4QE | 3out of 4 | 922 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds City Academy Bedford Field , Woodhouse Cliff LS6 2LG | 3out of 4 | 1,659 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allerton High School King Lane , LS17 7AG | 4out of 4 | 2,369 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawnswood School Ring Road , West Park LS16 5AG | 3out of 4 | 2,696 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allerton Grange School Talbot Avenue , LS17 6SF | 2out of 4 | 2,723 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St Mark's Avenue , LS2 9BL | - not rated | 2,519 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds City College Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 3,741 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Building North Street , LS2 7QT | - not rated | 3,815 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carr Manor Community School, Specialist Sports College Carr Manor Road , LS17 5DJ | 3out of 4 | 636 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Trinity Chapeltown Leopold Street , Chapeltown LS7 4AW | - not rated | 2,954 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundhay School Gledhow Lane , Roundhay LS8 1ND | 4out of 4 | 3,129 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penny Field School Tongue Lane , Meanwood LS6 4QD | - not rated | 1,139 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lighthouse Futures Trust Moorfield House , 11 Alma Road LS6 2AH | - not rated | 1,595 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands School Fox Hill Drive , Weetwood Lane LS16 5PF | - not rated | 1,936 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond House School , Leeds LS16 5LG | - not rated | 2,064 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizon Community School Newton Hill House , Newton Hill Road LS7 4JE | - not rated | 2,131 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culto | 97 Stainbeck Road, Meanwood | 37 yd | |
| Stainbeck Community Cafe | Stainbeck United Reformed Church, Stainbeck Road | 83 yd | |
| The Beck And Call | Stainbeck Road, Meanwood | 395 yd | |
| Meanwood Club | Northgate House, 35 Stonegate Road | 598 yd | |
| Brioche Burgers | 17A Stonegate Road, Meanwood | 697 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred | 4 - 8 Stonegate Road, Meanwood | 724 yd | |
| Meanwood Conservative Club | Meanwood Road, Meanwood | 800 yd | |
| Woodhouse Cricket Club | Meanwood Road, Meanwood | 1,041 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Leeds Fish And Chips | 95 Stainbeck Road, Meanwood | 37 yd | |
| Happy House | 103 Stainbeck Road, Meanwood | 37 yd | |
| Naeems Tandoori | 62 Stainbeck Road, Meanwood | 399 yd | |
| KFC (Northside Retail Park) | 1 Northside Retail Park, Stonegate Road | 594 yd | |
| Pizza Roma | 17 Stonegate Road, Meanwood | 598 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 105 Stainbeck Road, Meanwood | 37 yd | |
| One Beyond | Unit 3, Northside Retail Park | 591 yd | |
| Poundstretcher | Unit 6 Northside Retail Park, Stonegate Road | 594 yd | |
| Aldi (Meanwood) | Unit 1 Northside Retail Park, Stonegate Road | 594 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | Sushi Daily Meanwood Ltd, Waitrose | 824 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carr Manor Community School Carr Manor Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 386 yd |
| Carr Manor Recreation Ground STONEGATE ROAD | grass pitches | 428 yd |
| Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School Tongue Lane | grass pitches | 960 yd |
| Scott Hall Sports Centre SCOTT HALL ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 998 yd |
| St Urbans Catholic Primary School TONGUE LANE | grass pitches | 1,034 yd |
| Mill Field Primary School POTTERNEWTON MOUNT | grass pitches | 1,040 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 111.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.